Common Roof Problems We See in Murray
Roofing work in Murray is driven by the age of the housing more than anything else. Homes built around 1978 were roofed to a different standard, and many have been covered over rather than properly replaced since. These are the problems we are called out for most.
A second layer hiding the roof deck
Re-covering instead of tearing off was standard practice for a long time, and plenty of Murray homes from around 1978 still carry the result. Nobody has seen that decking in decades, and it is usually the reason a quote changes once the old roof comes off.
Roof Replacement→Leaks that start at a joint, not a shingle
On Murray homes built around 1978, the shingles are often in better condition than the metal flashing around them. Chimneys, sidewalls and old additions are where water actually gets in, and rebuilding a joint there costs a fraction of what a replacement does.
Roof Leak Repair→Attics that were never vented properly
Ventilation requirements changed a great deal after the 1970s, and a lot of older Murray attics still run exhaust with almost no intake. It bakes shingles from underneath in summer and feeds ice at the eaves in winter, and it is the cheapest problem on this list to fix.
Roof Ventilation→One slope failing before the others
Sun at 4,301 feet is hard on asphalt, and it does not fall evenly across a roof. The south and west faces of a Murray roof age years ahead of the north side, so a roof here is often part worn out and part sound at the same time. That is worth knowing before anyone quotes you a full replacement.
Roof Replacement→What Murray Roofs Are Up Against
Murray blends older central-valley homes with newer infill construction, so we see everything from full tear-offs on aging roofs to targeted flashing and leak repairs on recent builds.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
When Does a Murray Roof Need Replacing?
A Murray roof usually needs replacing somewhere past the twenty-year mark, though on housing built around 1978 the more useful question is which roof you are actually on. A house that age is on its second roof, possibly its third, so whether yours is due comes down to when that one went on. A free inspection settles it, and we are as likely to tell you the roof has years left as to tell you it does not.
Signs Murray Roofs Are Near the End
- Two different shingle colors or textures visible on one roof, which usually means a layer went over a layer
- Staining on an upstairs ceiling near a chimney, dormer or sidewall
- Frost on the underside of the roof deck in winter, or an attic that is brutally hot in summer
- Granules collecting in the gutters, worst on the south and west sides
Murray ZIP Codes We Cover
Courtland Roofing covers every Murray ZIP code. There are four of them — 84107, 84123, 84121 and 84117 — and we work all of them on the same terms.
Not seeing your ZIP? We still cover it — call or text and we'll tell you what we usually see on roofs in your area.
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Who We Are
Courtland Roofing is a family-owned Utah roofing company run by Coury Lloyd, licensed and insured, and a certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning. The crews working in Murray are the same crews working across Salt Lake County.
How Do I Get a Roof Quote in Murray?
You get a roof quote in Murray by calling or texting 801-745-5409. We come to the house, inspect the roof free of charge, and give you a written estimate. There is no showroom to visit, which keeps that overhead off your price.
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Learn more →Common Questions About Roofing in Murray
Do you replace a roof or repair it where you can?
Repairing instead of replacing is usually the right call when the decking is sound and the problem is confined to flashing or a small area. We will say which applies to your Murray home and why, and a repair is often the honest answer.
Will you match the shingles on my Murray home?
Replacement shingles are matched as closely as the existing product allows. On an older roof there is usually some color difference from weathering, and we point that out before starting rather than after.
What warranty comes with the work?
Every job carries the manufacturer's limited lifetime materials warranty, registered on completion, alongside our own 5-year workmanship warranty on the labor. Both apply in Murray the same as anywhere else we work.
Which Murray ZIP codes do you serve?
Courtland Roofing serves every Murray ZIP code: 84107, 84123, 84121 and 84117. We charge the same and turn up the same wherever in the city you are, so call or text 801-745-5409 and we will tell you what we usually see on roofs in your area.
Do you charge for an estimate in Murray?
Estimates and roof inspections in Murray are free, and there is no obligation attached to either. If the roof is sound we will tell you that and leave.
Do you handle insurance claims for Murray homeowners?
Courtland Roofing documents the damage, explains what the policy appears to cover and works directly with your adjuster, so Murray homeowners are not left translating roof damage into claim language on their own.